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The 1856 Proof Three Cent Silver is a very desirable rarity in the series with a mintage of merely 60 coins. Rare from MS60 through MS64. MS65 is very rare with higher end gems being extreme rarities. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate as only a handful exist. Look for attractive toners as there are many in this series.
Obverse Description
A six-pointed star with a harp in the center is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom. For the type II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines around the star.
Reverse Description
The roman numeral III is centered in the design ensconced in a large, bejeweled letter C surrounded by 13 stars on the periphery. An olive sprig is added above the roman numerals.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3656
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1856
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
0.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0241 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0217 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
83703
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Coin Value History
1856 3cS PR CAM
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1856 3cS PR CAM
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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
1854 3cS PR
Worth: $6,000 – $54,000
1855 3cS PR
Worth: $3,000 – $40,000
1856 3cS PR
Worth: $2,000 – $36,000
1857 3cS PR
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1858 3cS PR
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]
Worth: $400 – $17,000
1859 3cS PR
Worth: $500 – $8,400
1860 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $12,000
1861 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $20,400
1862 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $9,000
1863 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $24,000
1863/2 3cS PR
Worth: $470 – $13,200
1856 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC....
$13,800
1856 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$9,400
1856 3CS PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$28,200
1856 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$12,771
1856 3CS PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$26,400
1856 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. Generally crisply detailed, except for the tops of the upper obverse peripheral lettering, with g...
$8,798
$8,338
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